Spring time! It’s that lovely season when fresh flowers blossom, the sun starts shining, and for...
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Spring Recital Survival Guide
Spring time! It’s that lovely season when fresh flowers blossom, the sun starts shining, and for those of us involved in dance, tis the season for dance...
How To Choose A Dance Studio
Before you begin to look at studios, ask yourself why you want to take dance classes. There are a few possible answers to this question, depending on your...
Choosing Ballet Slippers
So you’ve heard the terms full sole and split sole when it comes to ballet slippers. You know they come in leather and canvas. But how do you know which type...
Sewing Ribbons and Elastic on Pointe Shoes
Please remember that dancers should only purchase and wear pointe shoes if their teachers have approved first. Also, keep in mind that dancers may have...
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Spring Recital Survival Guide
February 18, 2012
Spring time! It’s that lovely season when fresh flowers blossom, the sun starts shining, and for...
The Role of Dance Parents at the Studio
February 3, 2012
Dance moms, dads, grandparents, and other caregivers take on active roles in their children’s...
Winter Dancewear Trends for Kids, Teens, and Adults
December 21, 2011
The bustling winter dance season has hit full swing with dance parents rushing between Nutcracker...
The Dance Industry Reacts to Dance Moms Television Show
December 7, 2011
“Dance Moms” on Lifetime showcases a small dance competition team from the Abby Lee Dance...
AAD Columnists
Terry Finch is a dance teacher and choreographer with an extensive training and teaching background that spans 26 years. Terry has held a variety of teaching positions, from assisting instructors at her dance studio, to teaching at summer performing arts camp, and leading college level master classes. She is currently in her fourth year as a dance teacher at a studio in central Pennsylvania.
Kristen Padden is a dance choreographer, educator, and performer who has been immersed in the world of dancewear at All About Dance for the past six years. She has performed with numerous contemporary dance companies in New York City, founded a modern dance company in northeastern Pennsylvania, and has enjoyed teaching dance to children and adults for more than 15 years. Kristen loves to write and chat about anything and everything dance!
